Place Estate Agents auctioneer and sales agent, Jordan Curd was crowned the REIQ Auctioneer of the Year for 2025.
A 23-year-old rookie auctioneer has achieved what typically takes years, claiming Queensland’s top auctioneer honour with unprecedented speed.
Place Estate Agents auctioneer and sales agent, Jordan Curd was crowned the REIQ Auctioneer of the Year for 2025 after calling 100 auctions and holding his licence for just four months.
Mr Curd has become one of Queensland’s fastest-rising auctioneers, taking out the state’s top title after competing against nine experienced finalists.
Jordan Curd was crowned the REIQ Auctioneer of the Year for 2025.
Judges described him as “the most engaging” auctioneer in the process.
He joined Place in October, 2024, initially planning to spend a short period as an auction associate before moving into sales.
Instead, auctioneering quickly became his obsession.
“I’d only planned to be in auctions for a few months while I met agents, but I fell in love with the thrill of auction day almost immediately,” he said.
“From that point I started calling 10-plus practice auctions every day.
“My friends and family are definitely sick of hearing me rehearse.”
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Jordan Curd had initially planned to be in auctions for a few months while he met agents, but fell in love with the thrill of auction day almost immediately.
Within just four months of securing his licence, he entered – and won – the state’s top auction competition.
Before real estate, Mr Curd spent six years at the Clem Jones Centre under group CEO Steve Heald, a key early mentor.
“The biggest thing I learned from him was how much can be achieved through raw hard work, personal accountability, and attention to detail,” Mr Curd said.
“I recognised those same qualities in the leaders at Place and strive to uphold that standard every day. Paul, Pete and Sam have been hugely influential in my journey, giving me the rare opportunity to become an auctioneer at a young age.”
Jordan Curd accepting his award for REIQ Auctioneer of 2025.
Place Head of Auctions Paul Curtain said Mr Curd’s rapid rise reflected his discipline and commitment to the craft.
“Jordan is an exceptional talent with a work ethic rarely seen at any age, let
alone 23,” Ms Curtain said.
“Jordan has compressed years of learning into months.
“His discipline, presence and emotional intelligence were clearly on show throughout the
competition.”
For Mr Curd, the most meaningful moments happen when the hammer falls.
“The biggest rush will always be the moment the hammer drops,” he said.
“Seeing what a sale means to both sides – sellers moving into the next phase of their lives, buyers securing their dream home – it’s always special.”
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He believed auctions revealed more about people than most realise.
“Of course there is a natural distrust of our industry, but I think auctions are a perfect example of the value of human connection in major life decisions,” he said.
“When people feel informed and respected, they make confident decisions even under pressure.”
Jordan Curd.
Outside of auctions, Mr Curd is known for his community involvement.
He volunteers as a charity auctioneer and continues to coach around 100 athletes at the Carina Leagues Triathlon Club.
“It was through coaching Aaron Woolard in triathlon that I was first referred into the Place network,” he said.
“It’s something I still find really rewarding.”
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Juggling auctioneering with sales keeps him busy, but he sees it as a strength.
“I think auctioneering gives me a bit of an unfair advantage in that I’ve been exposed to a high volume of negotiations early in my career,” he said.
“That’s where I add the most value for my clients.
“We’re busy, but we have great systems at Place and an awesome team behind me.”
Some of the auction moments he remembers most are not the wins, but the reactions.
“The moments that stick with me are when unsuccessful bidders thank me after an auction,” he said.
“When someone misses out but still feels respected, that’s when you know the process has been done properly.”
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